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Mexico City Erupts in Anti-Gentrification Protests Amid Housing Crisis

7/17/2025

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In Mexico City, a wave of anti-gentrification protests has surged as locals grapple with soaring rents and an influx of foreign 'digital nomads' post-pandemic. Anger erupted with chants like "Gringo go home," and some took to vandalizing businesses. Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the xenophobia, spotlighting the growing divide between residents and newcomers amid a housing crisis.

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In Mexico City, a wave of anti-gentrification protests has surged as locals grapple with soaring rents and an influx of foreign 'digital nomads' post-pandemic. Anger erupted with chants like "Gringo go home," and some took to vandalizing businesses. Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the xenophobia, spotlighting the growing divide between residents and newcomers amid a housing crisis.